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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 248.13 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 248.13 and 111.33 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 248.13 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/248.13 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 248.13 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 27,624.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624.31/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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